Woodmere NY Fire Extinguisher Types

Fire Extinguisher Types – M&M Fire Extinguisher

A fire extinguisher is a very standard and extremely important piece of equipment. But not allextinguishers are the same. That’s because not all fires are the same.Though any type of fire can cause extensive damage and has the potential to be deadly, they can bestarted by different types of fuel. Different fuel types require different types of agents or chemicals toput them out.

Types of Fire Extinguishers:Below, we provide a general overview of the different types of fire extinguishers and the types of firesthat they are designed to put out.• Foam and water extinguishers. These types of fire extinguishers put out fires by removing theheat from the fire. The foam also separates the oxygen from the fire. By removing the heat andoxygen, instead of growing, the fire is suppressed and eventually extinguished. Water and foamfire extinguishers are meant to put out Class A fires – fires that are started by commoncombustible items, such as wood, paper, or fabric.• Carbon dioxide extinguishers. Carbon dioxide removes the oxygen from the fire, as well as theheat, which then puts the fire out. Fire extinguishers that contain carbon dioxide are meant toput out Class B fires, or fires that are started by flammable liquids, such as gas.• Dry chemical extinguishers. The dry chemicals used in these types of fire extinguishers areeffective at putting out fires because they disrupt the chemical reaction that occurs within a fire.These types of extinguishers are considered multipurpose, as they can be used to put out ClassA, B, and C fires (fires that are started by electrical wires that have overheated or sparked).• Wet chemical extinguishers. This is one of the newest types of fire extinguishers. They wetchemicals used within them help to remove the heat from the fire. They also prevent the firefrom reigniting because they create a barrier between the fueling agent and the oxygen. Wetchemical extinguishers are used to put out Class K fires, or fires that are caused by grease orcooking oil.• Dry powder extinguishers. Dry powder extinguishers are much like dry chemical extinguishers,but they separate the oxygen from the fuel source, which puts out the fire. These types ofextinguishers are meant to be used to put out Class D fires (fires that are started by combustiblemetals) only. They are not effective for putting out other types of fires.• Clean agent extinguishers. Also known as halogenated extinguishers, this type of devicecontains halon and halocarbon agents. They put out fires by either disrupting the chemicalreaction, removing the heat – or both – from the fire. This type of extinguisher can be used toput out Class A, B, and C fires.• Water mist extinguishers. As the name suggests, these extinguishers contain water, whichreduces the heat in the fire to extinguish it. They are considered an alternative to the cleanagent fire extinguisher, especially at times when contamination could be an issue. Water mistdevices can be used to put out Class A fires, but they can also be effective on Class C fires.

At M&M Fire Extinguishers, we carry all of the above-mentioned devices. We’ll help you determineexactly which type of extinguisher you need, expertly install it for you, and ensure that it is maintainedand always in proper working order.Contact us today to discuss all of your fire extinguisher needs!